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Elm Springs

Arkansas · 2,852 residents (2025 est.) · 5.95 sq mi
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With 3,069 people, Elm Springs is a city in Arkansas. Households here earn about 117% more than in Arkansas as a whole. Since 2000 the city has roughly tripled, up 2,025 people. 93% of homes are owner-occupied. At a median age of 45.7, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Few US cities rank higher on income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 129%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

3,069
+194%since 2000
from 1,044 in 2000
2,852 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
516 / sq mi
+116%since 2009
from 239 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
45.7
+17%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
5.95 sq mi
Population, 19902024
6641K2K3K3K19902000201020202024Elm Springs
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.9%(59)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.4%(228)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.7%(236)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1911.2%(343)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.8%(210)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.8%(146)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.6%(296)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5418.2%(559)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.8%(578)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.2%(251)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.9%(151)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.4%(12)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$131,739
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,703 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$59,584
+239%since 2000
from $17,551 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.1%
+43.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
11.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.435
+2%since 2010
from 0.426 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$460,100
+129%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,321
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,442
92.5%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
7.5% rent
2.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.90 people
+2%since 2009
from 2.84 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
21.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
12.7%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.5
−21%since 2009
from 4.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
86
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(956)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(45)
Asian1.5%(16)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(2,589)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(174)
Asian2%(60)
Other7.7%(235)
35
+69%since 2009
from 21 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.7%(174)
Asian origin
Hmong1.4%(43)
Vietnamese0.6%(17)
Ancestry
German19.5%(598)
English14.1%(433)
Irish10.3%(315)
American4.5%(138)
Norwegian4.2%(129)
Scottish2.9%(88)
Italian2%(62)
Dutch1.8%(54)
French1.3%(40)
Scotch-Irish1.3%(39)
Romanian1.2%(38)
Swedish0.7%(21)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.6%(17)
Swiss0.5%(15)
Polish0.5%(14)
Arab0.4%(11)
Lebanese0.4%(11)
British0.4%(11)
Austrian0.2%(5)
Turkish0.2%(5)
Danish0.1%(4)
Greek0.1%(4)
Czech0%(1)
Section 05

Education

41.8%
+29.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
16.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.8 min
+75%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
79.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
5.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
13.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
1.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
70.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 71.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
76.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 69.5% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
17.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
56.2%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

52.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
47.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
3.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
5.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
9.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 10.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
10.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2013
from 9.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
95.5%
+25.9 ptssince 2017
from 69.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
96.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 96.4% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
93.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 92.0% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
95.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 94.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
2.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.5%(407)
Married63.7%(880)
Widowed2.4%(33)
Divorced4.5%(62)
Women 15+
Never married15.7%(183)
Married72.5%(844)
Widowed6.1%(71)
Divorced5.7%(66)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

10.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2013
from 9.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
65.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 71.9% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
14.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
13.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
8.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
79.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 83.6% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
22.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)49.3%(67)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)38.2%(52)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era26.5%(36)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 136 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elm Springs, Arkansas?

Elm Springs, Arkansas has about 3,069 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elm Springs, Arkansas?

The typical household in Elm Springs, Arkansas earns about $131,739 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elm Springs, Arkansas expensive?

In Elm Springs, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $460,100, and the typical rent is about $1,321 a month.

How educated are people in Elm Springs, Arkansas?

About 41.8% of adults age 25 and over in Elm Springs, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elm Springs, Arkansas?

About 11.3% of people in Elm Springs, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elm Springs, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Elm Springs, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,186 residents, a change of about 248 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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